/ ɪnˈvɒlvd; NAmE ɪnˈvɑːlvd/ adjective
1.
[ not before noun ] involved (in sth) taking part in sth; being part of sth or connected with sth :
to be / become / get involved in politics
We need to examine all the costs involved in the project first.
We'll make our decision and contact the people involved.
Some people tried to stop the fight but I didn't want to get involved.
HELP NOTE : In this meaning, involved is often used after a noun.
2.
[ not usually before noun ] involved (in / with sth/sb) giving a lot of time or attention to sb/sth :
She was deeply involved with the local hospital.
I was so involved in my book I didn't hear you knock.
He's a very involved father (= he spends a lot of time with his children) .
3.
[ not usually before noun ] involved (with sb/sth) having a close personal relationship with sb :
They're not romantically involved.
You're too emotionally involved with the situation.
4.
complicated and difficult to understand
SYN complex :
an involved plot